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Originating Continent (Origin)

Definition:

Observations:

1. N.B.: Do not confuse the Originating Continent field with the Use Continent field. The Originating Continent field indicates the name of the continent where it was produced, whereas the Use Continent field indicates the name of the country where the object was used.
   Example

   A hat manufactured in North America and used in Oceania

   	Object Name	hat
   	Originating Continent	North America
   	Use Continent	Oceania

2. For better search results in your database, avoid a large variety of terms; draw up an authority list. You may use the following authority list:¹
   
   Africa
   Antarctica
   Asia
   Europe
   North America
   Oceania
   South America

Entry rules:

1. Enter the full name of the continent; do not use abbreviations.
   Example

   	Originating Continent	South America

2. If you are unsure whether your information is correct, enter a space and a question mark after the name of the continent.
   Example

   A teapot, probably from Asia

   	Object Name	teapot
   	Originating Continent	Asia ?

3. This field may not contain more than one entry.